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Widening the Stereo Field

 

We generally recommend angling the speaker axes in towards the listening position to create an 
equilateral triangle as described above.  This yields the most accurate high frequency response and the 
sharpest stereo image at the center listening position.  In some cases, however, the listener might 
change positions frequently.  Or there might be multiple listeners.  In such situations it may be 
desirable to have a wider and less focused stereo field which provides better coverage over a range of 
listening positons.  This can be achieved by aiming the speaker axes more forward such that the axes 
cross further behind the center listening position.  The figure below illustrates the  general principle 
and is not meant to be an exact measure of speaker angles or optimal listening positions.  

Since the MicroMain26 has such wide off-axis dispersion,  the angle relative to the listener can be 
changed by up to 10 degrees with less than 1 dB variance in the frequency response across the audible 
spectrum.  Angling the speakers forward in this manner will somewhat defocus the center stereo 
image while providing generally better imaging over a range of listening positions.  For some users this 
may be an acceptable compromise.      

Summary of Contents for MicroMain26

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Page 2: ...you refer to this information in twhe event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW PRODUCT REGISTRATION PROTECT YOUR BAREFOOT MONITORS Please complete the product regis...

Page 3: ...5 25 woofers feature a phalanx of advanced technology yielding upper bass and lower midrange detail that rivals any driver on the planet Barefoot s innovative Multi Emphasis Monitor Emulation technol...

Page 4: ...ungrounded mains power cable or a mains connection that is ungrounded This may result in personal injury Do not place open flames such as lighted candles on or near this device Do not expose this devi...

Page 5: ...carries both left and right audio signals For stereo or multiple speaker operation the monitor output signal must be assigned to two or more AES3 output XLRs within the DAW Otherwise a passive AES sp...

Page 6: ...For digital signals also set the Channel toggle switch to left L or right R in accordance with the speaker position 3 Ensure that the audio signal is fully attenuated AES3 signal requires digital atte...

Page 7: ...s Subwoofers Amplifi DACs 24bit 192k Hz Limiters Sub Level Crossovers and MEME Input Level ADC 24bit 192kHz Receiver 24bit 192kHz ANLG AES3 INPUT CHNL LEVEL VOICE SUB Clip LED 6 0 Signal Flow Diagram...

Page 8: ...have zero effect on the audio signal below their thresholds The front LED indicator light will flash RED when a RMS Limiter on any of the driver channels is triggered Caution Signals large enough to...

Page 9: ...ears crossing a few inches behind the head A typical placement scenario might have the speakers positioned 2 feet 60cm from the front wall the tweeters at ear level and the speakers and listening posi...

Page 10: ...desirable to stand the MM26 in the vertical orientation This will result in sacrifice to the width of the sweet spot Place the speakers as mirror images with both tweeters either to the outside or th...

Page 11: ...istening positons This can be achieved by aiming the speaker axes more forward such that the axes cross further behind the center listening position The figure below illustrates the general principle...

Page 12: ...eaker to overheat and shut down 9 0 Pedestal Attachment Caution The pedestals should never be used to lift or sus pend the MM26 Each MM26 is supplied with two pedestal legs The pedes tals provide clea...

Page 13: ...water Disconnect the mains power cable when cleaning to avoid risk of electric shock Do not use alcohol based cleaners Driver active surfaces such as diaphragms and surrounds may be cleaned using dry...

Page 14: ...outstanding translation Setting has a flat frequency response and extremely fast transient response This is the default voice when the Voice Selector Switch is not connected Hi Fi While it does not e...

Page 15: ...ed to develop in the first place This layout has further benefits Since the drivers are locked together the motors and frames function as a massive internal metal cabinet bracing And because the wavel...

Page 16: ...MicroMain26 Frequency Response Horizontal plane dB SPL at 1 meter free field 15 dBV input attenuator 0db...

Page 17: ...MicroMain26 Frequency Response Vertical plane dB SPL at 1 meter free field 15 dBV input attenuator 0db...

Page 18: ...frames function as lateral cabinet bracing Long fiber wool acoustic damping throughout Crossover Frequencies 100 800 4000 Hz Tweeter 1 ring radiator with Advanced neodymium motor Rear waveguide chambe...

Page 19: ...Dimensions inches mm...

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